Can you deny a continuance?

Judges generally do not grant continuances freely unless proceeding to trial would violate the defendant's rights. They have discretion to deny a continuance unless the law in their state requires a continuance to be granted in a certain situation.

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Sample Letter To Court Requesting Continuance In Pima

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Filing Your Motion Sign your motion. Once you've finished drafting your motion, you must sign it before you file it with the clerk. File your motion with the clerk. Take your motion along with all copies to the clerk's office and file them with the court. Have the other side served. Attend the hearing on your motion.

Judges generally do not grant continuances freely unless proceeding to trial would violate the defendant's rights. They have discretion to deny a continuance unless the law in their state requires a continuance to be granted in a certain situation.

Valid reasons include personal emergencies, unavailability of essential evidence, and lack of legal representation. How do I notify the court? You can notify the court by directly speaking to the court clerk or filing a motion for continuance before the hearing begins.

You'll need to file a request with the court. This is usually done in the form of a written motion, which is a formal request to the court to make a particular decision. Your motion should explain why you need more time and how long of a delay you are requesting.

An objection to a continuance should be clear and positive, though no particular form of words is required. Words such as “I object,” or “We want it tried,” are clear enough. Expressions such as “Well, we leave it up to the court,” or “I cannot consent,” are equivocal, and will not be taken as objections.

Begin with a formal salutation, such as "Dear Judge Last Name," and introduce yourself and your case. Clearly state your reasons for requesting a continuance and provide supporting evidence. Conclude your letter by expressing your gratitude and willingness to cooperate with the court's decision.

Circumstances that may indicate good cause for a continuance include the unavailability of an essential witness (CRC 3.1332 (c)(1)); the unavailability of a party because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances (CRC 3.1332 (c)(2)); or a significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case as a result ...

Sample Letter To Court Requesting Continuance In Pima

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